Raleigh residents may have woken up to overcast skies this Columbus Day, but the National Weather Service promises clearer days ahead. According to the latest forecast, the gloom is set to give way to mostly sunny skies with the temperature peaking at a pleasant 72 degrees. The NWS notes a persistent north wind blowing 9 to 11 mph, strong enough to usher in gusts topping out at 26 mph.
As the day turns to night, those looking up will still see mostly cloudy canvases, with the temperatures dipping slightly to a low around 58 degrees, wrapped in a calm north wind at a mild 3 to 5 mph. Interestingly, the barometer reading stands at 29.89 in, according to the NWS.
The forecast for Tuesday offers a respite from the clouds, with the temperature expected to rise to a comfortable 74 degrees under mostly sunny conditions. The wind carries on from the north at 8 to 10 mph, sending shivers with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tuesday night's sky will clear further, dropping to a cool 56 degrees with a gentle north breeze whispering through at about 6 mph.
Midweek brings a sunny disposition with Wednesday's high expected to reach a warm 75 degrees, and north winds continuing at a pace of 6 to 8 mph. A clear pattern sets in as the week progresses, with Wednesday night's forecast being crystal clear and the mercury falling to a crisp 52 degrees.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Raleighites can anticipate more generous sunshine with highs flirting with the mid-70s. Saturday is looking particularly nice, with a high near 76 and abundant sunshine, the NWS reports. As the weekend winds down, Sunday is expected to follow suit with another mostly sunny day and a high near 77.
